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Open Access 26-04-2024 | Diabetic Foot | Commentary

Podcast on the IWGDF 2023 Guidelines on the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in Persons with Diabetes

Authors: Sicco A. Bus, Jaap J. Van Netten

Published in: Diabetes Therapy

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Abstract

In this podcast, we discuss the 2023 update of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. Prevention of foot ulcers is paramount, to reduce their large burden on patients and society. Nevertheless, many clinical guidelines do not cover prevention as a topic. The IWGDF Guidelines ensure that a full chapter is dedicated to ulcer prevention. In that chapter, the key cornerstones of prevention are outlined, as well as the importance of integrated preventative foot care. With this podcast, we aim to highlight the importance of ulcer prevention and the opportunities to incorporate recommendations into clinical practice. This hopefully stimulates clinicians and researchers to increase focus on ulcer prevention in diabetic foot disease.
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Metadata
Title
Podcast on the IWGDF 2023 Guidelines on the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in Persons with Diabetes
Authors
Sicco A. Bus
Jaap J. Van Netten
Publication date
26-04-2024
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Keyword
Diabetic Foot
Published in
Diabetes Therapy
Print ISSN: 1869-6953
Electronic ISSN: 1869-6961
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-024-01578-7
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